Lucky Penny Satin Coin Pocket
September 26, 2007
Something Old,
. . . Something New,
. . . . . . Something Borrowed,
. . . . . . . . . Something Blue,
. . . . . . . . . . . . and a Lucky Sixpence In Her Shoe.
I have no idea where the rhyme comes from, but in our tradition-starved nation (America) weddings seem to bring out all of our worst forms of sentiment. So, for good luck we lend the bride some jewelry (older is better), add a bit of blue stitching to a new gown, and make her walk around with some money in her shoes.
The tradition of the bride’s father placing a sixpence coin in his daughter’s left shoe on her wedding day dates back to the Victorian era. It is said to guarantee the newlywed couple a lifetime of health, happiness, wealth, and wedded bliss.
However, if you don’t want to shell out for the shipping and handling (or awful exchange rate) for a sixpence, you can use a penny instead. Wait, a penny will ruin your $80.00 silk stockings ensemble? Never fear, the satin coin pocket is here:
Yes, a coin pocket to fulfill all of your walking-on-money needs. Can’t live without it? Head on over to Weddings By Dezign and pick one up for just $6.50 plus shipping and handling.
Also, if you are thinking about getting shoes like the ones shown in this photo, don’t.
Topics: Wedding Accessories, Traditions |
September 27th, 2007 at 12:52 pm
Since they throw in the penny (a lucky penny, at that!), it’s almost like it’s only $6.49 (plus shipping and handling).
September 28th, 2007 at 9:28 am
Quite the steal.
September 28th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
So good to have you back. Great find.
October 7th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Nice to have you back. No longer burned out I take it? *grin*
So. . .what if you’re a barefoot-on-the-beach bride? Does that mean you’re doomed to a lifetime of poverty and misery? Woe is me, I’m screwed!
October 30th, 2007 at 7:16 am
Aside from the fact that it’s full of detritus (including lace stuffing if the shoes are too big), exactly what is wrong with the shoe shown? It appears to me to be classic white satin T-strap.